| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $132.75 | 11.140% | $147.5384 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 8.841% | $8.4678 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.69 | 3.140% | $18.2455 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.99 | 7.321% | $95.505 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.55 | 10.247% | $244.2522 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.74 | 8.113% | $38.6396 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.40 | 8.421% | $113.1915 | $113.19 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.90 | $665.8400 | $665.85 | $665.85 | $665.80 | |